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| Thread ID: 51277 | 2004-11-16 07:31:00 | What Audigy 2 ZS programs to install? | Wilky (776) | Press F1 |
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| 292835 | 2004-11-16 07:31:00 | I've finished building my new computer, and it's my first computer with a soundcard in it, an Audigy 2 ZS. Anyway, I put in the driver CD to install drivers, and there are 50 different applications! Naturally I got confused, as I have never owned a soundcard before. Anyway, I'm keeping this computer fairly minimal on the extras as I'm a gamer- I don't want unneccessary bloat slowning down games and lengthening boot times. I don't have surround sound, but I will probably want to watch DVD's on it at some point. I just have headphones. I'm not interested in using Creative's software to create my own audio files, as I have a few fast and small alternatives. Anyway, I want to get the max quality out of my soundcard for the smallest amount of programs bogging down my gaming performance. Can anyone help me here? Thanks. | Wilky (776) | ||
| 292836 | 2004-11-16 08:01:00 | If its working all you need now is some do speakers. www.creative.com |
BootyLicious (526) | ||
| 292837 | 2004-11-16 09:19:00 | I have an Audigy and after many software reinstalls have narrowed it down to just a few - I assume the Audigy2 programs will be similar . Anyway . . . Windows Drivers (normal install) Audio HQ - control panel util for setting output frequencies, EAX manipulation etc Surround Mixer - basic mixer settings for all inputs and outputs (speaker modes) and advanced settings for EAX presets, AC3 decoder control, surround balance/fader etc . You can do most things with Windows XP's control panel but I do recommend these programs . Also ensure you have the latest EAX4 drivers for good gaming action . That is a great card - you MUST get a good 5 . 1/7 . 1 set! If you've got the space its a must :D |
HadO (796) | ||
| 292838 | 2004-11-16 09:35:00 | Wouldn't a decent pair of Sennheiser headphones combined with a decent subwoofer be better? | agent (30) | ||
| 292839 | 2004-11-16 09:41:00 | Nah man - I went from headphones and stereo speakers to a full blown 5.1 setup and have never looked back... Everything with surround or 5.1/Dolby Digital support sounds intense - especially the Dolby Digital start sequences on DVDs! A good pair of headphones is advised for late night sessions though ;) Even bs NiCAM surround on TV sounds better... It all depends on the room and the placement of the speakers though. The Audigy2 even has DTS decoders on board I think - that card is pretty overkill if your only gonna plug in headphones/stereo speakers! |
HadO (796) | ||
| 292840 | 2004-11-16 18:24:00 | I've got a great set of Sennhesier headphones, I'm using them right now. Don't have the room for a surround setup yet. | Wilky (776) | ||
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